Leil Selichot 239 / סליחות 3999

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3999 occurred on .

Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 236 21 Elul 3996
Leil Selichot 237 25 Elul 3997
Leil Selichot 238 25 Elul 3998
Leil Selichot 239 21 Elul 3999
Leil Selichot 240 23 Elul 4000
Leil Selichot 241 25 Elul 4001
Leil Selichot 242 21 Elul 4002
Leil Selichot 243 23 Elul 4003

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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